Redhill or Stapleford? I lived in central London a while ago and had an option to buy a share in an aircraft based at Redhill, as opposed to driving to Headcorn. I drove to Redhill and was astonished at how long it took - easily as long as the Headcorn trip which was much greater distance but largely motorway. I reckon I could have got to Stapleford in less time, had I tried. So I suggest you try to see how long takes you from wherever you are "right in between Redhill and Stapleford" to get there - it might just sway your thinking!
PS It's a licence in the UK, not license.